Home » Archive by Category
Past articles by year
Articles in: Faculty & Staff
Kudos to Faculty, Staff, Students & Alumni
Covanta Energy has created a scholarship for a Haverhill resident studying science at Northern Essex Community College. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a student who is enrolled in one of three college programs: associate degree in…
International Artist to Exhibit at NECC
The work of Juan Jose Barboza-Gubo, an art professor at Northern Essex Community College, will be on display at Northern Essex Community College’s ArtSpace Gallery, located in the Bentley Library on the college’s Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St., now through…
Six Retirees To Receive Emeritus Status
At its March 2 meeting, the college’s board of trustees voted to honor six retirees with emeritus status at the commencement on May 21. Honorees will include: Elaine Glennon, professor emerita of deaf & hard of hearing cluster Angela Guarino,…
Three Join College Staff
Trustees voted unanimously to appoint two individuals to the college state appropriated staff: Stephanie Wares, academic counselor and Mathangi Karthik, EDP systems analyst IV. Martha Bixby was appointed to the non-state appropriated position of senior special programs coordinator (director of…
Elizabeth “Lissa” Archer Retires
A fare thee well party was held in January for Elizabeth “Lissa” Archer, who after more than two decades decided it was time to join the ranks of the retired. During her time…
A fare thee well party was held in January for Elizabeth “Lissa” Archer, who after more than two decades decided it was time to join the ranks of the retired. During her time…
Kudos to Faculty, Staff, Students & Alumni
[caption id="attachment_457" align="alignright" width="200" caption="A fare thee well party was held in January for Elizabeth “Lissa” Archer, who after more than two decades decided it was time to join the ranks of the retired. During her time here, Lissa worked…
NECC Employees Recognized
Three Northern Essex Community College employees, Noemi Custodia-Lora of Haverhill, Isabelle Gagne of Holliston, and Tammy Foster of Amesbury, have received the college’s…
Three Northern Essex Community College employees, Noemi Custodia-Lora of Haverhill, Isabelle Gagne of Holliston, and Tammy Foster of Amesbury, have received the college’s…
Northern Essex Faculty Receive National Award
Four Northern Essex Community College faculty members were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence, a national honor which recognizes outstanding teachers in the country’s community colleges. This year’s recipients include…
Four Northern Essex Community College faculty members were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence, a national honor which recognizes outstanding teachers in the country’s community colleges. This year’s recipients include…
Sabbatical Approved for English Professor
Steve Mathis of the English Department will take a half-time sabbatical in the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2012 to explore alternatives to the traditional college research paper. “The traditional research paper assignment currently still practiced in many…
Dr. Lane Glenn will become fourth president of Northern Essex Community College
Dr. Lane Glenn will be the new president of Northern Essex Community College. At its February 1 meeting, the Massachusetts’ Board of Higher Education voted unanimously to approve Dr. Lane Glenn as the new president of Northern Essex Community College,…
Past articles by year
Newsroom Search
Subscribe to NECC Now
Sign up to receive NECC Now, our bi-weekly e-newsletter. You'll learn about upcoming events and get the latest news about the college.
Subscribe Now
Students & Alumni »
Alumni Q&A: Meet Keaton Van Thof ’12
Occupation: Surgical Specialist Director, Glaukos Corporation What initially inspired you to attend NECC? Where were you on your professional/personal journey prior to enrolling? Looking back to when I decided to attend NECC brings… Faculty & Staff »
Faculty Nationally Recognized with 2026 NISOD Awards
Two members of the Northern Essex Community College faculty were recently named recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence. This national honor recognizes outstanding faculty and staff at the country’s community colleges. [caption id="attachment_29712" align="aligncenter"… Campus & Community »
MPTC-NECC Police Academy Graduate First to Receive Scholarship
The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) proudly celebrated the first graduate of the MPTC Scholarship Program, a milestone achievement for both the recipient and the Commonwealth's ongoing commitment to creating accessible pathways into law enforcement. This initiative was designed to… Programs »
State Awards NECC $180,000 for Continued Support for Students with Disabilities
Boston, MA (January 8, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College will receive $180,000 to continue to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain students with severe disabilities to participate in undergraduate academic… Events »
Higher Ed Leaders Unite to Strengthen Community College Transfer Pathways
Northern Essex President Lane Glenn, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen, and Salem State University President John Keenan discuss strategies for seeing students through the transfer process and onto degree completion and career attainment. Haverhill, MA (January 21, 2026) – The… 
